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Article Abstract:

Crime is a growing problem in France, with 4,244 crimes being committed per 100,000 people in 2000, more than the US figure. Pres Jacques Chirac has talked of 'zero tolerance', for example night-time curfews for children.

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Article Abstract:

The CSCE meeting in July, 1992 was the first since the reshaping of Europe after the recent upheavals in eastern Europe. By the next CSCE meeting in 1994, Europe should again be significantly altered. Forecasts are given.